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Far From The Madding Crowd….

Far From The Madding Crowd….A Movie Review!

The Captain and I went to church yesterday morning….had lunch and then went to see a movie in the afternoon.

We chose “Far From the Madding Crowd” and I am so glad this was the movie we chose to see.

2015-06-01_11-54-03“Far From The Madding Crowd” is based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, and I can remember reading the book many, many years ago. 

2015-06-01_11-45-00It is the story (set in England) of a beautiful independent young woman Bathsheba Aberdeen..(pronounced BATH’-sha-ba) who believes she knows what she wants in life.  

2015-06-01_11-45-40When she is left a farm by her deceased uncle, she begins her journey with mercy and compassion and along the way attracts three different suitors.

2015-06-01_11-47-07Her first suitor is the laid back and mellow…rugged sheep farmer, Gabriel Oak, who admires her determination and willfulness. 

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2015-06-01_11-49-47Another suitor is her prosperous and much older bachelor-neighbor, William Boldwood… who is captivated by her youth and charm.

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abAnd the third suitor, Frank Troy, is a young, handsome officer with a bright red uniform and forceful…take the bull by the horn, qualities.

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2015-06-01_11-49-07I have to say that the Captain and I truly enjoyed watching this movie almost as much as I enjoyed reading the book.

2015-06-01_12-00-13The movie stayed pretty true to the original story line and there was not a curse word or nudity scene anywhere in this movie.

Yeah!!!!

This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love in a Victorian era.

I like period dramas…..perhaps I romanticize too much….but I also like the challenges of the human ability to overcome life’s difficulties through resilience and never giving up.:)

Have you, my dear readers had the opportunity to see this movie?

Thoughts?

Have a great Monday!

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